Installation Procedure

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Install the outlet hose to the water pump.

Fig 1: Identifying Outlet Hose To The Water Pump
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Position the outlet hose clamp to the water pump.
Install the surge tank outlet hose (2) from the surge tank.

Fig 2: View Of Surge Tank Outlet Hose & Surge Tank
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Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp to the surge tank.
Connect the heater and surge tank hoses to the heater core.

Fig 3: Identifying Heater Hose To Heater Core Fittings
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Firmly push the quick connect onto the heater core pipe until you hear an audible click.
Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Hose Quick Connect Fitting .

Fig 4: Radiator Outlet Hose To The Radiator
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Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) .